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United Kingdom VAT Calculator (20%)

Standard UK VAT is 20% on most goods and services, with a 5% reduced rate for home energy and children car seats. Calculate both forward tax addition and backward reverse extraction on any gross receipt amount.

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Standard Statutory Rate

United Kingdom standard Value Added Tax rate is 20%

Currency: £ (GBP) • Reverse Multiplier: 1 + 0.20

£
Net Price:£100.00
VAT (20%):+£20.00
Total Gross:
£120.00

This tax calculator runs entirely client-side. No invoice amounts or business figures are saved or transmitted.

How VAT is calculated in United Kingdom

In United Kingdom, the statutory value added tax rate of 20% is applied to taxable products and services.

Add Tax (Exclusive): Gross = Net × (1 + 0.2)

Reverse Tax (Inclusive): Net = Gross ÷ (1 + 0.2)

Extracted Tax: Tax Amount = Gross - Net

Invoicing & Compliance Best Practices

  • Tax Invoices: Clearly separate the pre-tax net sum from the statutory 20% VAT line item.
  • Reverse Charge: For cross-border B2B purchases, verify whether reverse-charge accounting mechanisms apply under local regulations.
  • Exemptions: Certain essential items (such as healthcare, education, or staple foods) may qualify for zero-rating or reduced rates.

Other country VAT & Sales tax rates

Germany19%France20%Italy22%Spain21%India18%Australia10%Canada13%United Arab Emirates5%

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